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Patunob Festival

February 9 · Binuangan, Misamis Oriental

A religious festival where devotees flock to the shrine of Birhen sa Lourdes to light candles, renew vows, and ask for blessings. "Patunob" is a Visayan word for "to be stepped on," a healing rite where the image of the Blessed Virgin is lightly placed on the shoulders and head of devotees.

Philippines Festivals Patunob Festival

Month

February

Province

Misamis Oriental

Region

Northern Mindanao

Category

Regional

Date

February 9

Patron

Birhen sa Lourdes

Festival Themes

religious cultural

Location

Patunob Festival is held in Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. The celebration is centered in Binuangan itself.

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